Category Lead

Job title:

Category Lead

Company:

Novo Nordisk

Job description

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Accept ClosePress Tab to Move to Skip to Content LinkSearch by KeywordSearch by LocationLoading…CategorySelect how often (in days) to receive an alert:×Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:Category LeadCategory: ProcurementLocation:Bagsværd, Capital Region of Denmark, DKAre you ready to take your skills in strategic sourcing to the next level and play a key role in fostering global supplier partnerships? Do you excel in a dynamic setting that values innovative thinking and fresh approaches to outsourcing?If you are also excited about working with complex contracts and collaborating in a diverse, international environment, we look forward to welcoming you in our Devices & Needles team within Global Strategic Outsourcing & Devices (GSOD). Submit your application now!The Position
As a Senior Category Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring supply robustness and supporting capacity expansion for our pre-filled device platforms across various therapeutic areas. You will focus on implementing category strategies and securing strong commercial agreements with external partners to enable growth and innovation.Your main responsibilities include:

• Developing and executing category strategies, identifying relevant sourcing opportunities to secure robust supply both short- and long-term
• Analysing market trends, suppliers, spend data, owning the sourcing strategy for how to support innovation and long-term decision-making
• Providing clear recommendations, building business cases, and presenting to top management at all levels and across the entire organization
• Collaborating strategically with suppliers, addressing supply issues and/ or driving supply opportunities, as well as supply chain optimisation
• Acting as a sparring partner to colleagues and stakeholders, actively supporting best practices and continuous improvement

Qualifications
To thrive in this role, we imagine you:

• Hold a master’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, engineering, strategic management, or a related field
• Demonstrate practical experience in strategic sourcing, strategy development, procurement or supply chain, within a complex organisation
• Have the ability to analyse market trends and develop category strategies in a dynamic environment
• Showcase strong communication and stakeholder management skills, effectively building solid relationships internally and externally, with suppliers
• Are fluent in written and spoken English

On a personal level, you are a strategic thinker with a holistic view. You have strong communication skills, allowing you to influence decision-making and navigate a complex sourcing environment. Confident in securing commitment from both internal and external stakeholders, you are proactive and thrive in cross-functional cooperation across teams. With an outgoing personality, you foster collaboration, share knowledge, and contribute to a positive work environment.About the department
GSOD is the central sourcing unit in Novo Nordisk’s Product Supply division managing outsourcing of manufacturing. We are responsible for securing that we have CMOs and suppliers in place to support Novo Nordisk’s worldwide pharmaceutical production. Through collaboration with our international supplier networks, we ensure availability of the supply needed to develop and produce products that helps millions of people around the world to live with chronical diseases.You will join Devices & Needles, a team that ensures the global supply of Devices and Needles across Novo Nordisk network. You will be surrounded by 12 international colleagues and can expect to continue your development within the sourcing domain.Working at Novo Nordisk
At Novo Nordisk, we don’t wait for change. We drive it. We’re a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, and we know that what got us to where we are today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future. We embrace the spirit of experimentation, striving for excellence without fixating on perfection. We never shy away from opportunities to develop, we seize them. From research and development, through to manufacturing, marketing and sales – we’re all working to move the needle on patient care.Contact
If you have questions regarding the position, you are welcome to call Rune Tradsborg Pedersen, Director Strategic Sourcing, Devices & Needles at +45-34488690.Deadline
17 December 2024.You do not need to attach a cover letter to your application, but please include a few sentences about why you are applying in your resume or CV. To ensure an efficient and fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo in your CV.We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.

Expected salary

Location

Bagsværd, Hovedstaden

Job date

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 06:10:27 GMT

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